Historical Events tagged with "punitive measures"

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Military & Warfare

German Troops Pillage Anogeia in Crete

August 13th, 1944 80 years ago

German troops commenced a brutal campaign in Anogeia, Crete, marked by widespread looting and destruction. The operation, aimed at punishing local resistance, led to extensive damage to property and the cultural heritage of the area. This campaign of terror would last until early September, deeply affecting the local population and altering the community's landscape. Anogeia was emblematic of the broader conflict in Greece during World War II, where civilian areas suffered from military retaliation.

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